MultiBit Bitcoin wallet information file (.info)
.info file signature | application/octet-stream
ZoomBrowser Image Index file (ZbThumbnal.info)
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20
Sources: Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
4 signature variants are documented for .info files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| 6D 75 6C 74 69 42 69 74 2E 69 6E 66 6F | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| 7A 62 65 78 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| E3 10 00 01 00 00 00 00 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.info
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .info files in Python
def is_info(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid INFO by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(8) == signature
How to validate .info files in Node.js
function isINFO(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 8).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .info files in Go
func IsINFO(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20}
if len(data) < 8 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:8], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/info
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/info
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .info file?
A .info file is a MultiBit Bitcoin wallet information file file. ZoomBrowser Image Index file (ZbThumbnal.info)
What are the magic bytes for .info files?
The magic bytes for MultiBit Bitcoin wallet information file files are 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .info file?
To validate a .info file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .info files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .info files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .info files?
MultiBit Bitcoin wallet information file (.info) files are generally safe to open. They are classified as low risk because they primarily contain data rather than executable code. However, always ensure files come from a trusted source.